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Last updated: 29.04.25
ManIIIFestor Browser Extension
What if opening a new browser tab could instantly transport you through Victoria's visual history?
The ManIIIFestor extension turns everyday browsing into a moment of discovery by showcasing the State Library Victoria's oft-overlooked copyright-free image collection.
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Articles
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Glossary
International Image Interoperability Framework
International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) is both a set of open standards for delivering images and audio/visual files on the web, and an international community that develops and uses the organisation's APIs. It is supported by many leading cultural institutions that rely on IIIF to share the full depth of their collections. IIIF is a critical technology at State Library Victoria, and many other GLAM institutions. It enables modern web browsers to display images and audio/visual files with full detail, structure and meta data (think captions, translations, and annotations), supporting features like deep zoom into highly detailed images.
Hackathon
A hackathon is an event where teams work together intensively over a short period to develop creative solutions or prototype new ideas around a common goal.
GLAM
GLAM is an acronym for galleries, libraries, archives and museums, and refers to organisations that collect, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. GLAM organisations often share many of the same goals, values, and challenges, and can be found collaborating and sharing best practices. State Library Victoria is a GLAM institution, and SLV LAB is a GLAM lab.
Public Domain Day
Celebrated on 1 January each year, Public Domain Day highlights works that have just entered the public domain, and can now be used and referenced without charge or permission. Works enter the public domain when their copyright expires according to each country's copyright laws. Famously, the Steamboat Willie version of Disney's Mickey Mouse finally entered the Public Domain in 2024, joining other culturally notable works, like the writings of William Shakespeare and the musical compositions of Mozart.
Open source
A computer program where the both the source code and the right to use, examine, or modify that code is freely available to all. Can also refer to the community of developers who support this practice, and the underlying software development approach that seeks to support decentralised and collaborative programming.
K-means clustering algorithm
An algorithm used to reduce a set of numbers to a group of clusters. When applied to an image, it can create a summary of the colours that make up that image i.e. a colour palette. This technique was used in the ManIIIFestor browser extension project to create a relevant background gradient for every copyright-free image.
Code Club
Code Club is a grassroots initiative within SLV that provides space for staff to learn and engage with technology. With an inclusive and accessible approach, the club is working to increase digital literacy, demystify technology, and foster cross-departmental connections.